Las Vegas' biggest casino stories of 2024 were marked by historic closures, record-breaking events, and significant regulatory actions.

The year began with Las Vegas successfully hosting its first Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in February, generating $185.6 million in wagers and nearly $1 billion in economic impact. This milestone helped cement the city's growing reputation as a major sports destination.

July saw Las Vegas break its all-time temperature record, hitting 120°F. That same month, the iconic Mirage casino closed its doors after 35 years of operation, making way for its transformation into the Hard Rock Las Vegas.

Several major properties faced regulatory challenges. In August, Resorts World received a 12-count disciplinary complaint for anti-money laundering violations. September saw Wynn Las Vegas agree to a record $130.13 million settlement with the Department of Justice over money laundering allegations.

The historic Tropicana casino was imploded in October to make way for a planned MLB stadium and new Bally's resort. That month also marked concerning trends as Strip casino revenue declined for the fourth consecutive month.

In November, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas faced its first major strike in over two decades. The year closed with former Resorts World president Scott Sibella surrendering his gaming license over regulatory violations, and the FTC mandating transparent resort fee disclosure for all properties.

The UFC's first event at the Sphere in September set revenue records but came with significant production costs, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for the venue's future in sports entertainment.

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